Former Governors of Akwa Ibom and Ogun states, Godswill Akpabio and Ibikunle Amosun, have stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the ongoing All Progressives Congress presidential primary.
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After his announcement, Mr Akpabio asked delegates of his state and others across other states to vote for Mr Tinubu.
“For 2023, I want to join you to go with the president that has vision…
“I will join the next president with a vision. And as I withdraw now, I urge all the delegates, the delegates from Akwa Ibom State and all others to vote for Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu,” he said amidst cheers from the crowd.
Amosun is a current senator representing Ogun Central.
In his remarks, Amosun said he made the decision in the spirit of harmony to give the mandate to a Southern aspirant who is competent.
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